It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Featherstone. Bill passed peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital on March 27, 2025 at the age of 90.
Bill was born in Middlesborough, UK on July 26th, 1934, and moved to Portsmouth, UK at the age of 5. At 14 he attended St. Vincent boys’ school and upon graduation became a Radar Plotter in the Royal Navy. Following 10 years of service in the Navy and Merchant Marine he retired and took up the carpentry trade with his brother. Then in 1969 he immigrated to Canada with his wife Patricia, daughters Susan and Julie and son Darryn.
Following a long career working for General Motors in Oshawa, ON, Bill retired to their small hobby farm in Garden Hill, ON and lived there until 2019 when he moved to Regency Manor Long Term Care home in Port Hope, ON.
Bill is predeceased by his wife Patricia of 68 years and grandson Mathew and survived by his children, Susan, Julie and Darryn, 6 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Bill’s family sincerely appreciates the care and compassion shown by the staff of Regency Manor and Northumberland Hills Hospital during his time in their care.
A celebration of life is going to be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Perrytown, ON, on Friday April 4, at 2pm. All are welcome to attend and share memories.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Ross Funeral Chapel.
